Spain have been crowned 2026 FIFA World Cup champions after defeating 10-man Argentina 2-1 in a dramatic final, securing their second World Cup title.
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Argentina, led by captain Lionel Messi, battled hard throughout the encounter but were unable to breach Spain’s disciplined defence. Messi, featuring in what many believe could be his final FIFA World Cup appearance, failed to score as Spain successfully neutralised the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner.
Spain defeated France 2-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final to secure a place in the tournament’s final, where they will face either England or Argentina.
The France-Spain showdown is expected to be one of the biggest fixtures of the tournament, with both European giants aiming to secure a place in the World Cup final after impressive runs to the semi-finals.